Airbus Restricts A320neo Takeoffs in Cold Weather Due to Engine Icing
Airbus has implemented cold-weather takeoff restrictions for A320neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines following operational concerns in freezing fog conditions. The limitation prohibits takeoffs when visibility drops below 150 meters during freezing fog, affecting airlines including Air Astana, Finnair, SAS, and Lufthansa.